date:May 06, 2013
nuts, sesame seeds, soy, seafood, wheat, eggs, milk, mustard and sulphites are the food allergens most commonly associated with severe allergic reactions in Canada.
When someone ingests even a tiny amount of an allergen the symptoms of a reaction may develop quickly and become very serious. The most dangerous type of allergic reaction is called anaphylaxis. Symptoms of anaphylaxis include breathing difficulties or a drop in blood pressure with shock, which may result in loss of consciousness, a